2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season to total 57 days

DESTIN, Fla. – Florida’s 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season will total 57 days, the longest since the state assumed red snapper management, and includes both summer and fall seasons.

Those fishing from private recreational vessels in state and federal waters in the Gulf and charter vessels without a federal reef fish permit who are limited to fishing in state waters will be able to participate in the 2022 Gulf red snapper season.

The 45-day summer season will begin on June 17 and continue through July 31.

The 12-day fall season is the longest fall season since the beginning of state management and spans the following dates:

• October 8-9
• October 15-16
• October 22-23
• November 11-13 (Veteran’s Day Weekend)
• November 25-27 (Weekend after Thanksgiving)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was on the docks in Destin today to announce the dates.

“Snapper season is one of the most exciting times to be fishing in Florida, and I am excited to announce the longest season since the state took over management of red snapper,” said DeSantis.

“For decades, we have been proud to be known as the world’s luckiest fishing village,” said Jennifer Adams, Director, Okaloosa County Tourist Development.

“And as you stand here today in Destin Harbor, you can see why. The impact of fishing extends far beyond our docks. This past year visitors spent more than $736 million in our community, and that money goes directly back to the local economy.”

If you plan to fish for red snapper in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, even if you are exempt from fishing license requirements, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler (annual renewal required) at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.